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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (AZ)

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Athletics

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2026 Men's Outdoor Track and Field Roster

Jacob Ortiz

  • Year Senior
  • Hometown Chandler, Ariz.
  • High School Lincoln Preparatory Academy

Biography

2025 (Sophomore):

  • NAIA National Championship Qualfier in the 5000m Race
  • Finished 17th at NAIA Championships
  • NAIA Daktronics Scholar Athlete
  • Finished 6th at GSAC Championships in the 1500m Race
  • Came in 4th at GSAC Championships in the 5000m Race

2024 (Freshman):

  • Cal Pac All-Conference in 5000m, 4x400 relay and 4x800 relay
  • Finished 2nd at Cal Pac Championships in 5000m
  • Finished 6th at NAU Tune Up in the Mile Race
  • 4x400 Relay 3rd at Cal Pac Championships
  • 4x800 Relay 2nd at Cal Pac Championships
Off the Track at ERAU:
  • Human Factors and Ergonomics Society - Treasurer
Career Bests at ERAU:
Event Mark Meet
800m 1:58.11 PLNU Ross and Sharon Irwin Invite (March 14-15th, 2025
1500m 3:55.58 Mangrum Invitational (March, 28th, 2025)
Mile 4:27.24 NAU Tune Up (Feb. 21st, 2025)
3000m 9:15.16 NAU Tune Up (Feb. 21st, 2025)
5000m 14:32.89 Bryan Clay Invitational (April 16th-18th, 2025)
 

High School: 

  • 800m 2:00.97
  • 1600m 4:33.15
  • 3200m 10:00.88
  • First individual to ever make state for school in cross country and track and field
  • Finished 4th in 800m right behind ERAU teammate Nick Logan
  • Started track and field at 9 years old

Personal:

  • Why did you choose to attend ERAU? "I was attending ASU looking to run for a college while continuing my study of human factors.  While attending a track race I ran into Tyler Rafferty where I learned of Embry-Riddle.  It was not until the Fall of 2023 that I decided to reach out to Coach Bray and learn more of Embry-Riddle as I realized they had a program in Human Factors.  After taking a visit I knew I wanted to attend Embry-Riddle.  With a good coach, beautiful trails, and a solid program in Human Factors it was a no brainer."

Historical Player Information

  • 2024Sophomore

    5'10"
  • 2025Junior

    5'10"
  • 2026Senior

    5'10"